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    Battery Replacement question

    I added a Perco switch this winter, and its time to replace the old battery on my 1986 Mariner 75 Hp. Any advice going forward? I do have a new, unused Marine Starting Battery. Should I team that up with a Deep Cycle of the same manufacture?
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    1985 Ebbtide Montego project

    Re: 1985 Ebbtide Montego project How do I fix this??? When removing the transom, the lower corner craked, about 9" long. Can I glass up the back before the transom is replaced? Also what is my best option on the hull, it has 15 or so small dings that were filled with gelcoat repair, not the...
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    1985 Ebbtide Montego project

    Re: 1985 Ebbtide Montego project [No work done on the boat today, but I did manage to find my camera cable to up-load some pictures. Most of the deck is out. I was thinking of expanding the storage area to the rear, to store fishing poles. I took some core samples, lower 1/4 inch of foam is...
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    1985 Ebbtide Montego project

    The old Ebbtide needs some work. Today I pulled the outboard, popped the cap, and removed most of the deck. I will be going in search of tools tomorow to remove stringers, foam and transom. I was thinking about a pneumatic cut-off saw or grinder. Would a small Dremell multi tool be...
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    Outboard Removal

    Any advice on the best way to remove a 75 Hp. Mariner outboard? Can I lay it on it's side/back while I replace transom and stringers? What would the approx. weight be? Thanks for the help!!
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